Harvesting can recommence in the Bland Temora Zone with extreme caution and within the safety guidelines as conditions have improved. Landholders are reminded to check they have adequate fire fighting equipment on hand whilst undertaking harvesting.

NSW Police Force has laid down the challenge to 'stuff your chopper' with food to help Foodbank NSW & ACT this Christmas. The cops are doing it, so is NSW Ambulance. We think their choppers are kinda cute... so it's time to bring in the big guns.

Thank you everybody for the support on this challenge. Details for those wanting to donate will be posted tomorrow, so watch this space. To all of our firefighters, to all those that have ever wanted to be a firefighter and to anyone that has even just seen a firefighter! Your help is welcome! Cops are tops but we think firies are just a little better :)

A total fire ban is now in place for the Upper Central West Plains today. Hot and windy conditions are forecast. Review your bush fire survival plan this morning and know what it is you'lll do in the event a fire threatens.

NSW RFS, RAAF and NPWS crews have worked on the fire South of Evans Head across the day. The fire is yet to be contained and is likely to burn for a number of days. Whilst there is no threat to the town residents will continue to see and possibly smell smoke.

In Canada we spread rock salt on top of each layer,it absorbs moisture which usually is the cause of heating. Also we make sure not to bale until it's totally dry. We've always had good luck with this method.🤗

Does this include Junee as well. If so, and there is a fire we will be history thanks to the council. Why the hell do they let people off for not cutting the paddocks around rented houses. Is there money changing hands. Makes you wonder sometimes.